12m.

Rockfax Description
The right-hand side of the slab is climbed via a trio of mantelshelves - the first is the crux, though the one to reach the ledge of the 'bunk' is not without interest. © Rockfax

FA. Chuck Cook 1951.

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ROCKFAX Eastern Grit (2006): Top 500 , Steve Ashton's 100 Classic Gritstone Climbs , Eastern Peak Grit 100 VD- VS , All trad climbs at Birchen Edge , Birchen Edge 1981 guide routes

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Fraser kid 22 Nov, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Did the finish on the short block which I thought was on the bold side as a fall from anywhere past your gear wouldbe tangled up on the blocks below
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βeta: Did the finish on the short block which I thought was on the bold side as a fall from anywhere past your gear wouldbe tangled up on the blocks below
MorganMcGlade 28 May, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: not too much spots for gear there or needed
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βeta: not too much spots for gear there or needed
Chris Davids 12 Aug, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Yet another vote for the first mantle being the hardest. It felt quite delicate. Overall a good route with pleasant moves.
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βeta: Yet another vote for the first mantle being the hardest. It felt quite delicate. Overall a good route with pleasant moves.
Reds 8 Mar, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Another vote for the first mantle as crux
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βeta: Another vote for the first mantle as crux
Jon Greengrass 17 Jun, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: The first mantle is the hardest by far and requires total faith in frcition to even reach the hold. the top mantles are just a bit reachy and thuggish.
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βeta: The first mantle is the hardest by far and requires total faith in frcition to even reach the hold. the top mantles are just a bit reachy and thuggish.
Skyfall 7 Mar, 2003 Show βeta
βeta: This is one route I found easy at the grade, even in damp conditions, but then I am tall. Easy (but reachy) after a slightly bold (and reachy) start.
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βeta: This is one route I found easy at the grade, even in damp conditions, but then I am tall. Easy (but reachy) after a slightly bold (and reachy) start.

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Three Tree Climb

Grade: HS 4b ***
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